Joe S.

Guitar

Levels Taught:

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

I have been teaching guitar for almost twenty years and have been playing for almost twenty three. It is by far one of my favorite things in life...and I love passing my knowledge and expertise onto others!

Joe passed a background check that includes a SSN verification,
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Joe delivers an exceptional lesson experience and ranks in the top
15% of our teachers nationwide.

Teaches students:

Ages 7+ and special needs

Teaching since:

October 1996

I absolutely love teaching music! After over 20 years of teaching, performing, writing, and recording in all styles/genres, it continues to be a great adventure. It is a joy to pass this on to others...especially seeing my students that never touched the instrument going on to be very proficient players.

I take teaching seriously, but definitely try to make it enjoyable for the student. I studied classical guitar in college, but was playing everything from Van Halen to Jazz to Country & Blues before that. Currently, I'd consider myself a flat out musical mutt...enjoying anything and everything. The love of guitar has also expanded to a multitude of instruments that I record, gig, & teach with.

Joe has been a great teacher. I am amazed how quickly the lessons have progressed. He is patient and his passion for music is apparent.

Nancy (mom)
Jun 28, 2016

Ukulele·In home

Great teacher-organized & punctual. He has a passion for music and has a great disposition. My kids enjoyed their lesson and have been practicing on their own.

Diane B.
Jun 26, 2016

Bodhran·In home

Joe is a great teacher. He manages to provide a rare balance of providing structure and technique infusing a delightful element of fun and social interaction. My lessons are about music, art, and life and science. Highly recommend!

Borna T.
May 14, 2016

Piano·In home

He was so patient and good..

Cara S.
May 10, 2016

Singing·In home

Joe was very intuitive and kind with our daughter. Our younger daughter wants to take lessons from him too. He is very knowledgable in the music field. Pleasure to have in our home.

Samuel
Apr 2, 2016

Guitar·In home

Excellent approach, friendly and educative .

Austin F.
Jan 22, 2016

Banjo·In home

Easy to follow

Adam V.
Jan 6, 2016

Singing·In home

I've only had one lesson with Joe so far but he was great. We worked on the basics before getting into a specific song I need to learn. Have already booked the next lesson.

John V.
Dec 26, 2015

Guitar·In home

He is so kind and and easy to get along with. He cares about my son's progress. I appreciate his professionalism. We will be sticking with him for sometime.

Brad
Dec 2, 2015

Guitar·In home

Best instructor I've ever had! I've been taking lesson with Joe for over 7 years. He has taught me all that I know about the guitar from improvisational blues to jazz and solos. I was very nervous when practicing my solos but he makes it very approachable and gets you over the fear. On top of that he began teaching me how to sing. He is a patient instructor who works with you and all your needs. Extremely knowledgable about music and music theory (so he could technically play any instrument by applying his knowledge of musical theory). I highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn the guitar for sure! But also if you are trying to sing and song write. He is great and explaining to the student very complex subjects and helping you understand it fully. Best teacher I've ever had and made me the musician I am today :)